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Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY. April 15.-The mass
meeting of citizens Thursday night at
Masonic temple to protest against the
passage of the coercion bill by the British
parliament was one of the largest meetings
ever held in this city. Masonic temple, the
place of the meeting was crowded to over
flowing, and many who could not gain ad-
mittance remained in the streets outside
until the meeting was over. Congressman
Springer, of Illinois, presided, and speeches
were made by him, ex-senator Van Wyck,
Congressman Crane, Gen. Rosecrans, Con-
gresham elect Shirley and others Resolu-
tions were adopted denouncing the coercion
bill. which were esblea to Gladstep..
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15


county will be in order. In case both these
motions are defeated, nothing will remain
but the arraignment OF the accused and the
trial
Gen L n. Stiles is one Of the counsel for
the prosecution, and during the proceedings
several passages took place between opposing
counsel, in which the general took part. Mr.
Forrest, OF defendants counsel, declared that
the way the states attorney was handling the
cases confused him.
"Oh you are not easily confused, said Gen
Stiles.
"Only by Gen. Stiles" replied Forrest,
tartly "tIen. Stiles, who newer appears in
a case except when there is big fund and
combined counsel
The general got back" at his needle
tougued Antagonist by declaring that even
if the fund was big il wasn't stolen, to which
Forrest raollad, How do you know that it
ISN'T stolenf Gen stiles replied BY laugh.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

Insanity is on the increase Statistics
show this. Many cases are brought on
by overwork, anxiety, excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration; it is
also inherited. Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be-
fore one becomes insane Constipation
induces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath,
piles. pimples. low spirits, headache, etc.
DR.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic relieves
constipation. thereby curing these dis
eases. Price, so cents, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15


OTTAWA, Ont, April J5-The Dominion
parliament was opened THURSDAY afternoon
with the usual ceremonies, The governor
general referred tc the queens jubilee and
congratulated her ina jesty on having reached
the fiftieth anniversary OF her reign. At
tention was called to the advantages
offered by Canada to the agricul-
turist and capitalist On the fisheries
question the governor said: "Neso-
tiations between her najesty's government
and that of the United states on the fishery
question, with respect to which my govern
ment has been fully informed and consulted,
are still in progress and will, we may be per-
mitted to hope, result in an arrangement hon
orable and satisfactory to both nations.
Meanwhile, necessary provision has been
made for protection Of our inshore fisheries y
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

DUBLIN, April l5.-United Ireland says
thatif Irishmen had one chance in ten thou
sand they would transfer the coercion de-
bate from parliament to barricades. But as
that chance does not exist, Irisamen can onl Y
set their teeth and hold their tongues. The
paper adds: 1.-THE idea remains to simulta-
neously summon the whole adult population
of Ireland to make one grand historic protest
against the coercion bill, but even the im-
pressveness of this would be destroyed by
the misreporting of the English"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

BosToN, April i5.-The famous Tor in
Famous woman banker, Mrs Sarah E.
Howe, Is reported to have been up to her old
game. She recently served a sentence il
prison for swindiing woman depositors to
whom she promised very high interest, and
Immediately after her release opened in the
same line Her latest rascality was un-
earthed by an Augusta, Me-, woman who
called at her house TO get deposit she had
left with Mrs. Howe The "bankeress" was
not at home; in fact, she was on the wing,
and is charged with steal of $500 in de-
posits left in her hands by confding woman
kind. The officers are looking for her again.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
SPORTING NEWS.
Chicago Ahead. Two to One.

CHICAGO, April I5 The sixth game be-
tween the Chicago league and ST Louis as
sociation clubs took place Thursday at Indi-
annapolis Doescher as umpire. Flint and
Pyle the battery for Chicago, AMI Caruthers
and Bushong for St Louis. The Chicago
boys pounded the ball with vigor, and took
the game by score of ~ to o. Chicago has
won four out of six games now.
The other clubs made records Thursday as
follows: AT acknowledgement m Col
umbus 2; at Pittsburg-Allegheny 13 To
ronto 2; at Baltimore-Baltimore 4, Syra-
cuse Stars 10; at ladelphia-Athletic 4,
Philadelphia 6; at Evansville
Ii, indianapolis l5-eight innings
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

BosToN, April l5.-Pat Sheedy, John L.
Sunivans manager, writes long letter to
The Herald in answer TO John Kilrain's chal-
lenge to Sullivan. Sheedy declares Kilrain
is trying to make reputation, and only chal-
lenged Sullivan BECAUSE the champions arm
Is not in proper snape yet, and he knows it
is not safe for him to use it vigorously. He de-
clares that Kllrain' ic>sa is to get s. per cent
OF the gate receipts. that he is a coward who
afraid to fight mel in his own class, and
finally says that SO long as he manages Sulli-
van the big 'uu" shall not fight any of the
newspaper sparrers."
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

MILWAUKEE. April l5.-George Werner,
school teacher in country town, gave
himself up to the police Thursday night for
the killing of Henry Sengbusch, II years of
age, one of his pupils Werner was punish
ing the boy for a trivial offense when the
latter sank to the floor and expired. Such
Indignation was aroused among the farmers
against Werner that they threatened to
lynch him. and he was obliged to close school
and fee for his life.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

CHICAGO, April l5.-Clapp & Davis, s.
and 80 Washington street, one of the oldest
and best known jewelry firms in this city,
confessed judgments in the aggregate sum
Of s145, 900 Thursday. The senior member
Of the firm is the pioneer jeweler of the west
The cause of the failure has not trauspired,
and the members Of the firm say they can
not tell just how they stand until they can
look over their books and get out state
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

PITTsBURs, Pa. April i5.-On March q
last, at a meeting Of Mixed Iron W orkers'
assembly 1,477, K Of l., movement was
inaugurated having for its object the form
alton of national district assembly, COM
posed Of all the knights of Labor iron and
steel workers, including every class. A res
oution setting forth the objects to be at
tained has been adopted by every assembly
that has considered it, and others will adopt
it at their next meeting Twenty local assem-
bliss in this vicinity will join the national
district, and District No 3 will lose 1000
members and revenue of 500 per month by
this movement
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

SPRINGFIELD, Lis, April l5-T'ne senate
Thursday passed the bii requiring capital
punishment to be carried out in jails or pen.
itentiaries, and recOusilered the resolution
fixing adjournment on May y A resolu-
ton establishing an agricultural expert
mental station at Champaign was adopted.
A bill was introduced prohibiting the sale or
gift of papers with immoral illustrations
bill was passed making fishing otherwise
than with hook unlawful beGween March
and July /, aud another requiring rail ilwaya
to place safety gates at crossings advanced
to third reading. The mouse sent to the iu.
dietary COMMITTEES ths bill prohibiting the
sale OF hquor within two miles of any incor.
porated town or city, The bill appropriat.
ing $500 for legislative expans.s
was passad, was that pro-
hibiting aliens from holding land in
this state. The bill increasing the powers
of the live stock commission was passed.
Also the police pension bill. Tue bill requiring
employers to provide seats for female EN-.
ployes was sent TO third reading. The senate
bill giving nilitiamen 81 per day while on
duty was substituted for tine house bill on
the same subject and sent to third reading.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
Not the Way to Do Therh Up,

WASHINGTON CITY, April i5,-The treas
ury department Thursday received from a
bank in Texas a package of small silver GER
tihcates to the value of $1,000 for redemp-
ton. In tying up the package hole had
besn punched through each note and a cord
passed through. The treasury returned the
notes to the bank with the statement that
such muUilation was Illegal
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

TOLEDO, Ohio, April i5.-Edward F. Cody,
night distributing clerk in the Toledo post
office, was arrested Thursday on the charge
of embezlIng letters from the office 1t is
estimated that in the past six months Cody
has stolen between $500 and 5000 The
government officers have clear case against
him and it is believed that at the prelimi-
nary hearing he will plead guilty.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

KEY WEST, Fla, April l5.-The United
States steamer Yantic arrived here Thurs
day afternoon from Port au Prince Hayti
1t is reported on good authority that while
at Port au Prince, Commander Greene posi-
lively and officially forbade the English
men-of- war in that harbor to execute their
threat of seizing the Tortugas island. The
report has created considerable excitement
here among both the American and Spanish
popuIation
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
One of Our New Ships "A Success.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 15-The trial
trip of the cruiser Atlanta seems to have
proved complete success, at least so far as
the speed is concerned. A telegram received
at the navy department Thursday morning
states that an average speed of 155a knots
an hour was maintained for six con-
secutive hours, while at times the vessels
speed exceeded 10 knots an hour
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
TANGIBLE, BUT EN- oEsHAsILLE.
A Spirit Composed of Too, Too Solid Flesh
to Pass Muster.

to Pass Muster.
BosToN, Mass, April i5-Mrs. Hannah
'. Ross, noted spirItuallstic medium who
has been conducting largely attended and
lucrative seances at 70 West Concord street
for some weeks past, was arrested Thursday
together with her husband and business
manager, Charles f. Ross. Both were
locked up on the charge of obtaining money
under false pretences. The arrests were the
results of an exposure brought about after
three weeks investigation by several gentle
men who suspected fraud in the materializa-
tions Of Mrs Ross. At Thursdays seance
these gentlemen suddenly seized the alleged
spirit form of a young girl, and found it to be
tangible flesh and blood but very scantily
attired.
There was fight between the ROSES and
their friends and the skeptics, but as the
latter had smuggled two policemen in plain
clothes into the room the spiritualists were
quickly oVsrpowered. The clothing of the
girl was found in the cabinet, together with
various proofs of the imposture practiced by
the medium
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April Is 5-Secretary
Whitney concludes after full consideration
of the matter that the Bethlehem Iron COM
pany, of Pennsylvania, is entitled to the
contracts for armor and steel guns. The
company sent in the lowest bid by over
$500 900
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
Talking over the Schwartz Watt Case.

NORRIS lit, April 15.-Judge Wing de-
voted four and half hours to the opening
argument of the prosecution in the Schwartz
Watt trial Thursday. Judge Jordon for the
defense followed, his address lasting two and
half hours, and at 5 p. m. the court ad-
iourned
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April 15-The treas
ury department has refused to accept trade
dollars in payment Of dues Although these
coins are temporarily receivable III exchange
for standard dollars the department says
they are deprived by law of any legal tender
quality
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
Information About the National Drill.

WASHINGTON CITY, April la-1'he ma
tional drill committee has organized bu-
reau of information and comfort for the
benefit of visitors. Mr.. Frank P. Madigan,
in charge Of the bureau, announces that he
is prepared to furnish gratuitously all in
formation on the subject
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

Lincoln at the Mad
ison Square theatre.
Mr.. Whitman sat
n the middle of the
stage, an ideal poet,
, ooking much as
Homer may have
looked. James Rus
sell Lowell was in a
box at one side of
the stage and among
sthose i'll the pi were
,E- Stedman, Mark
Twain, H. C. Bon-
ner, R W. Glider,
Frank Stockton,
Andrew Carnegie,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April r5-Second
Auditor Day, of Illinois, it is said will be
promoted to the position of second comp
troler of the treasury to succeed Judge
Maynard, recently made assistant secretary
OF the treasury
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

SAN Francisco, Cal, April I5-The
Central Pacific railroad has notified the Erie
railway agent here that hereafter no excur-
sionists will be sent via his line. The reason
assigned is that the extra accommodations
provided to these excursionists to secure the
travel are in contravention of the interstate
commerce law. which prohibits undue pref
erence or advantage to any person.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

in Judge Tuley's court
Thursday morning.
After argument it was
decided that the de-
PENDANTS must come
into court Monday,
when arguments on
a motion to quash
viii be made. The ar
guments in the case
viii apply to all the
conspiracy cases in
which counsel for the
defense have been
furnished with copies
Of the indictments.
After the motion to
quash has been dis
posed of the motion
presented for a change
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
Carkeek Wins n Wrestle.

MILWAUKEE, April lG.-Jack Carkeek and
Bert Sche,er, OF Kansas, wrestled before a
fair audience at the opera house Thursday
night, Carkesk winning three out OF four
falls. The contest was for $3.50 sidl, the
winner to take 10 and the loser 81 per cent.
of The rata racants
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
INDIANAPOLIS GRAND JURORS.
They Refuse to Indict Alleged Ballot
ManipulatOs.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April IA sensa-
ton WAS created in the criminal court Thurs
day afternoon when the grand jury made its
report. The jury has spent nearly two
months il an Investigation Of the local cleo
ton frauis tthe cases which went
out of the federal court by
Judge Greshams decision in the Perkins
case), and there have been constant rumors of
indictments by the criminal court grand
jury. Thursday when 1t reported the fore
man presented written communication tu
Judge Irwin stating that sufficient evidence
had been taken TO warrant an indictment.
but three of the jurors positively refused to
indict The communication was signed by
two others besides the foreman, and the three
asked to be excused from further service
upon the jury. The judge took no action in
the matter, but will DOUBTLESS call special
jury to investigate the ISIS.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

MADISON, Wis, April l5.-The business of
the legislature is concluded, and about all
the members have gone home. The business
was practically concluded Wednesday night
Friday noon WINS the ad journment hour
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

New YORK, April l5-The Sportsman
publishes eaaIlenge for J. H. Temple of.
fering to match a horse now eligible to the
2:lS class to trot Mr. Nathan Strauss Majol.
ica for any sum up 10 6, 900 side Mr.
Strauss has not yet replied
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

SAN Francisco, April l5.-Mr. Baldwin
says he will match Volante for $40, 700
against The Bard according to Mr.. CassalIs
acceptance of Baldwin's previous challenge
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
Nothing in the Law Against Cheap Rates.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 15.-The inter
state commission has decided that there is
nothing in the Law to prohibit railroads from
granting reduced rates to organizations and
individuals coming TO the national drill and
the dedication of the Garfield statue here
next month
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

New YORK, April l5-A cable from Lon
don states that the steamship Saleno, of the
Wilson line. was spoken twice during last
week, with all well on board. She is disa-
bled, and proceeding under sail Fears have
been entertained that she was lost.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April Is -Breadstuff
exports from the United States during
March past aggregated Si4 Us, tiiiS against
Sl1 l37, 6l0 in March 1886
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April l5.-The presi-
dent has refused pardon in the following
cases: William Lsharon, destrict of Mime
sofa, and B. I. Hubbard, northern district
of Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

Miss Eleanor Hooper is the name of a
young lady who is astonishing ali musi-
cal Brooklyn by her wonderful violin
playing.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

PHILADELPHIA, April Is James Doak &
Co.'S worsted mill was damaged to the ex.
tent Of $4,000 by Ere Thursday night
Fully insured
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

New umbrellas have handles that may
be considered long in comparison with
those of older make,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
MOVED A MOTION TO oUASH.

Chicago "Boodle'' Cases.
CHICAGO, April l5-The case of W. J.
McGarigle and E. S. Mcdonald, indicted for
cons piracy to defraud the county. was called
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC R'Y

Br
and at
main include Joliet OTTAWA La
off ernnediat tacies towns nd villa
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
THE GOOD GRAY POET"
Walt Whitman Delivers a Lecture on
Abraham Lincoln.

New YORK, April To- Thursday was the
twenty anniversary of the death of
Abraham Lincoln, and the good gray poet" +"
Walt Whitman delivered his lecture on
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15

CIocked stockings are fashionable for
children,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-04-15
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

roadb
of
skill make
CARS DININo CARS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-17
81
N~sVUls y
rxirED STATES COURT DECISIONS.

q,,o laws enacted on this subject by the Legis-
iaftte would have been ample 10 secure the
coilcction cf the taxes and 10 regulate the re-
,.eption OF such coupons rs might have been
onsred. hut tAcy became in measure nope
ratiye updcr The decisions OF the Supreme
coprt OF me United States In Poindcxser rs.
Creenhow and Barry -. EdmCnas and suits to
fseOyer damages against tae oiilcers were
,naintainod I'm the CircBit Court OF tho tuited
stnies The btiOraey-Gen0rai finally declined
10 advise the collecting officers 60 continue TO
sxecute The law, and Shlle eOme OF them have
ceclipod 20 longer do TO oshers, without posi-
lively refusing, have taken 10 further action In
fha matter Of lsvyiug on per9ons who have
rendered coupons 10 payment OF their taxes and
ryho refused 70 surrender them ior Identification
.Iseassessmeut Is made every Ave years, and
VI, 4,his INA lt9oo COO win be appropriated for
fve years yet 10 complete tho payment Of those
:" t1he tozt Of Legislature since December l.,
issf' bas been f3Ss ,55a05, averaging an annual
esst of se5.siltl.
81 Akea Sg..55 900 10 give geo 70 each disabled
eo.dier. n Did l5 glyen oace ia Ave years II
averefes $1,000 per yeer.
II fllete beudf are net funded, ard all the
ost.er iude eDtednfss ~ mo Stste Is fandod 10
RIddieleggcr bonds. the Interest on Riddles
will he fto4,esu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-17
Supreme Court OF Appeals. Yester-
day.

Commonwealth against Robert T..
Lucas. Writ of error and superscdcos
awarded to a judgment Of the Corpora
ton Court of the city of Alexandra.
Commonwealth against j. II. Hocka-
day. Writ of error refused to judg-
ment of the Corporation Court of the
city Of Roanoke.
Mcsley's executor against Kindrick
and ats. From the Circuit Court OF
Culpeper county. Dismissedfor failure
to PRINT.
Dugger and ale. against Dugger and
ais. Further argued by L. w. Chris
tian, Esq, and submitted.
Adkins against Edwards-two cases
Argued by B. b. Munford, Esq, for
appellant and Colonel j. II. Guy for
appellee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-17
Police Court.
The following cases were disposed of
yesterday

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
Kate Walker and Louisa Tarpin lboth COL
oredl, aseaulting and beating each other. Dis
missed on payment Of c0sta-
1. A. White drunk. Fined s. and costs.
William Hin, trespasslng ON the platform OF
tho Union depot and interfering With passen-
gers. Sent to The siation-house on account OF
age.
The Theatres Fined s. and costs.
Chris. Rock (coloredl, assaultlng and threat
enIrg 10 shoot James Martin, son OF Martha
Martin. Dismissed.
Mary Robinson (colored), assaulting, cutting.
and Woundlng Fannie Patterson with klife,
with intent 10 Kill. Continued until to-day.
frank Hall, a vagrant and suspicious charac-
ter. Security required for three months Ia the
sum OF siO0.
G. 2. Henry. drunk. Continued until to-day.
Ahram Johnson tcoloredl. assauliing and
beating John W. Boyd. Fined IS and costs.
Ned Mays lcolcrndl, assauiting aud beating
William Terry. Fined a and costs.
n. j, Hancock, swinging wood sign over
the sidewalk. Fined 81.
Archer Conway. leaving his hack on the
street. Fined Is and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-17
sT. PATRICK's DAT.
Parade THIS Morning -Bsnquet To-
Night.

Nf8ns
This il st. Patrick's day, and 1t will
be celebrated by our Irish citizens
generally. In the morning all the
Catholic societies OF Richmond will as
scmble at Cathedral Hallat $50 o'clock
and march TO st. Peters Cathedral.
where high mas will be celebrated ana
a sermon delivered by Rev. Father +.
X. McCarty, of Danville.
The following societies viii partIci-
pate in the parade:
Catholic Beneficial Society, John NJ. Higgins
Caihoiic Knights Of America, Branch iiS, ID.
L O'Neil. president - ,sa
Catholic Knights Of America, Branch ie2,
Charles Kelly. president
McGnl Catholic Union, Colonel John Murphy
president.
andrews Literary Institute, J. campodonico,
Irish National League, No iis, James Fcrri-
ter. president
Irish National League, No. 20, J. L. capston.
president
s.. Mary's Social and Beneficial Society,
Georee +. Bllley. president
st Mary's sociefy for the Poor, b. Whitcamp,
president
Heppert, president
81. Josephs Beneficial Society. B. Whitkamp,
president
s.. Vincent de Paul Confraternity OF tho Ca.
thedral, John NJ. Higgins, president ~
ST. Vincent do Paul Conffaternity ofaSt. Pat
ricks, A. l. &asurier, president
81 Peters T. A. h., Thomas Cox, president
Knights of 81 Joseph, J. NJ. Ryall, president.
The line will be under the charge Of
Chief Marshal James McCiraw. and he
will be assisted by the following gem
tlemen John X. Molloy, William Ran
kin. William Daffron, +. J. Reilly, A.
J. Cavanaugh, John Il. Higgins, +. j.
Hogan, John A. Haley, w. F. Reddy,
W. j. Quigley, Thomas A. Reddin,
Lyon G. Tyler, W. j. Moore, James
Grady, Charles Sherwin, Fritz Sitter
ding, Robert z. English, and Robert
O'brien.
At night there will be a banquet at
Murpby's Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-17
TorHER LOCAL on THIRD PAGE. !
The Carueptcrx ana Niue meurs.

RICHMOND, Va, March lG, 1887.
To He Editor Of ne Dispatch:
Dear Sir,-In your notice this morn
ing Of the action had on yesterday by
the Brickmakers' Association you fall
into an error when you say the csrpen-
ters are working nine hours per day for
nine hours pay. Such may be in some
few cases, but the regular contractors
and their employees are in full accord.
and are working ten hours per day for
ten hours pay. Many Of us myself
includcd) pay for ten hours per day
during the entire year, though for about
four months of each year the average
is less than nine hours per day.
Yours very truly,
L. WILEY DAVIS, Builder.